During the visit, Mr. Jaradat reported that he went at 6pm on Saturday to cover the march, which was a protest against the planned visit by Israeli Deputy Prime Minister Shaul Mofaz to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.

During the march, Mr. Jaradat reported that four people in civilian clothing, belonging to police, beat him within sight of police.

He says they confiscated his camera and took him to the police station, where he reports one of them said: "He is a journalist. Take care of him."

Jaradat added: "After that they brutally attacked me, despite me showing my press identification. They took me to the upper floor and continued to beat me with a stick, causing bleeding in my nose. Then they arrested me, with six other people. While they beat me, I asked to see the Director of Police who is a relative of mine and he came after an hour of detention and beatings. He apologized to me and I was released."